1. What is Cyber Crime?
a) A crime committed using physical force
b) A crime committed using digital devices and networks
c) A crime committed in cyberspace
d) A crime committed using traditional methods
Answer: b) A crime committed using digital devices and networks
Explanation: Cyber crime refers to criminal activities carried out by using digital devices and networks, such as computers, smartphones, and the internet, to commit unlawful acts.
2. Which legislation in India addresses cyber crime?
a) Indian Penal Code
b) Cyber Crime Prevention Act
c) Information Technology Act, 2000
d) Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
Answer: c) Information Technology Act, 2000
Explanation: The Information Technology Act, 2000, commonly known as the IT Act, is the primary legislation in India that deals with cyber crime and electronic commerce.
3. What does hacking involve?
a) Legal access to computer systems
b) Unauthorized access to computer systems
c) Programming computer software
d) Enhancing computer security
Answer: b) Unauthorized access to computer systems
Explanation: Hacking involves gaining unauthorized access to computer systems or networks, often with the intent to steal information or disrupt operations.
4. Who are Teenage Web Vandals?
a) Adults who vandalize websites
b) Teenagers who vandalize websites
c) Professionals who protect websites
d) Government officials
Answer: b) Teenagers who vandalize websites
Explanation: Teenage web vandals are individuals, typically adolescents, who engage in malicious activities such as defacing websites or launching denial-of-service attacks.
5. Which cyber crime involves deceit for financial gain?
a) Hacking
b) Teenage Web Vandalism
c) Cyber Fraud and Cheating
d) Defamation
Answer: c) Cyber Fraud and Cheating
Explanation: Cyber fraud and cheating involve using deceitful means through digital platforms to obtain financial benefits illegally.
6. What is defamation in the context of cyber crime?
a) Unauthorized access to computer systems
b) Spreading false information to harm someone’s reputation online
c) Hacking into government databases
d) Creating fake social media profiles
Answer: b) Spreading false information to harm someone’s reputation online
Explanation: Defamation in the context of cyber crime refers to the act of spreading false information or rumors about an individual or entity with the intention of damaging their reputation.
7. Which legislation in India addresses monetary penalties for cyber crimes?
a) Indian Penal Code
b) Cyber Crime Prevention Act
c) Information Technology Act, 2000
d) Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
Answer: c) Information Technology Act, 2000
Explanation: The Information Technology Act, 2000, includes provisions for monetary penalties for various cyber crimes.
8. What determines jurisdiction in cyber crimes?
a) Physical location of the perpetrator
b) Physical location of the victim
c) Location of the cyber crime server
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: Jurisdiction in cyber crimes can be determined by various factors, including the physical location of the perpetrator, the victim, and the servers involved in the crime.
9. What is a common form of cyber crime related to harassment?
a) Cyber Fraud
b) Defamation
c) E-mail Abuse
d) Teenage Web Vandalism
Answer: c) E-mail Abuse
Explanation: E-mail abuse is a common form of cyber crime related to harassment, which involves sending threatening or harassing messages via email.
10. Which strategy is effective in tackling cyber crime?
a) Increasing internet censorship
b) Enhancing cybersecurity measures
c) Banning all online communication
d) Ignoring cyber crime
Answer: b) Enhancing cybersecurity measures
Explanation: Enhancing cybersecurity measures, such as implementing stronger encryption and improving network security, is an effective strategy in tackling cyber crime.
11. What is the nature of criminality in cyber crimes?
a) Physical violence
b) Monetary gain
c) Political activism
d) Intellectual property theft
Answer: b) Monetary gain
Explanation: The nature of criminality in cyber crimes often revolves around achieving monetary gain through illegal activities such as fraud, hacking, or identity theft.
12. Which trend is observed in cyber crimes?
a) Decrease in hacking incidents
b) Rise in cyber security awareness
c) Increase in ransomware attacks
d) Decline in phishing attempts
Answer: c) Increase in ransomware attacks
Explanation: One observed trend in cyber crimes is the increase in ransomware attacks, where hackers encrypt victims’ data and demand ransom payments for decryption.
13. What is a common motive behind cyber fraud and cheating?
a) Personal entertainment
b) Financial gain
c) Social justice
d) Political activism
Answer: b) Financial gain
Explanation: The common motive behind cyber fraud and cheating is to obtain financial benefits through deceitful means in online transactions or activities.
14. What aspect of cyber crime does the IT Act, 2000 address?
a) Criminal penalties
b) Civil liabilities
c) Monetary fines
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: The IT Act, 2000, addresses various aspects of cyber crime, including criminal penalties, civil liabilities, and monetary fines for offenses.
15. Which term describes unauthorized access to computer systems for malicious purposes?
a) Cyber Fraud
b) Defamation
c) Hacking
d) E-mail Abuse
Answer: c) Hacking
Explanation: Hacking involves unauthorized access to computer systems or networks with malicious intent, such as stealing information or disrupting operations.
16. What is the primary aim of strategies to tackle cyber crime?
a) Eliminate internet usage
b) Increase government surveillance
c) Enhance cybersecurity
d) Restrict online freedom
Answer: c) Enhance cybersecurity
Explanation: The primary aim of strategies to tackle cyber crime is to enhance cybersecurity measures to prevent and mitigate cyber attacks.
17. Which offense under the IT Act, 2000 involves spreading false information online to harm someone’s reputation?
a) Cyber Fraud
b) Defamation
c) Hacking
d) E-mail Abuse
Answer: b) Defamation
Explanation: Defamation, as per the IT Act, 2000, involves spreading false information online to harm someone’s reputation, making it an offense under the act.
18. What is a significant challenge in prosecuting cyber crimes?
a) Lack of cyber laws
b) Difficulty in identifying perpetrators
c) Limited internet access
d) Decreasing cyber crime rates
Answer: b) Difficulty in identifying perpetrators
Explanation: One significant challenge in prosecuting cyber crimes is the difficulty in identifying perpetrators, as they can hide their identity using various online anonymity tools.
19. What is the penalty for cyber fraud under the IT Act, 2000?
a) Imprisonment only
b) Fine only
c) Imprisonment and/or fine
d) Community service
Answer: c) Imprisonment and/or fine
Explanation: Cyber fraud under the IT Act, 2000, can result in imprisonment and/or fine as penalties, depending on the severity of the offense.
20. Which form of cyber crime involves manipulating computer systems to disrupt operations?
a) Hacking
b) Cyber Fraud
c) Defamation
d) E-mail Abuse
Answer: a) Hacking
Explanation: Hacking involves manipulating computer systems or networks to gain unauthorized access or disrupt operations, making it a form of cyber crime.